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Category: Newport

Speed limit change expected despite claim drivers are ‘unfairly treated’

Monday, March 3, 2025Monday, March 3, 2025

Cutting the speed limit on a stretch of road in eastern Newport will reportedly improve safety even though the area is not considered an “accident hotspot”.

Police to continue anti-social behaviour patrols in city centre

Wednesday, February 26, 2025Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Gwent Police will continue dedicated patrols in Newport city centre and other hotspot areas for antisocial behaviour, thanks to new funding.

Council renews business rates support scheme for city centre traders

Wednesday, February 26, 2025Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Eligible traders in Newport could continue to receive a business rate reduction of up to 65% in the coming financial year.

Budget passed after row over council tax increase

Wednesday, February 26, 2025Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Councillors in Newport have backed a new budget which supporters say invests in important services for residents – but critics say will cost taxpayers more.

‘We need to see something positive happening’ in city centre

Monday, February 24, 2025Monday, February 24, 2025

Newport City Council “should be pushing harder to get potential businesses into the city centre”, a councillor has claimed.

Huge spending required just to maintain current state of Newport’s roads

Wednesday, February 19, 2025Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Newport Council’s maintenance backlog for its highways assets is currently estimated to be £118.7 million, including £50 million of road repairs.

City aims to boost tourism and create jobs through new culture strategy

Tuesday, February 18, 2025Tuesday, February 18, 2025

A new strategy will help Newport Council support members of the city’s creative sector and help them organise events to draw in visitors.

Newport council leader pledges to turn street lights back on and reopen public toilets

Thursday, February 13, 2025Thursday, February 13, 2025

Cllr Dimitri Batrouni promised a “bread and butter budget” for 2025/26 that he said would focus on “the issues people see in their day-to-day lives”.

Thumbs up for redevelopment of former city club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Planning officers have approved the ongoing refurbishment of the former Irish Club in Newport’s Commercial Road.

Landfill site at centre of Bitcoin saga to close down

Thursday, February 6, 2025Thursday, February 6, 2025

Newport City Council anticipates losing a lucrative income stream next year when its landfill site shuts down.

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